St. Louis Negligent Driver Injury Lawyer
In the blink of an eye a fatal car accident can steal a treasured loved one from your family. When the accident was caused by a drunk driver or a negligent driver not paying attention to the road, the emotional loss and sense of frustration and injustice is inconsolable. Putting a dollar amount on what your loved one meant to you and your family is impossible, but it is the only legal means our society has available to us.
Bley & Evans, LC, is a Columbia, Missouri, personal injury law firm with years of experience representing plaintiffs who have lost loved ones in fatal car accidents. You will find us compassionate and responsive to your needs, but we also know that your family has other emotional support surrounding you right now. You need tough, knowledgeable legal representation that focuses on recovering full and fair money damages for the full extent of your losses. We have won some of the most significant wrongful death insurance settlements and jury awards for fatal motor vehicle accident claims in Missouri. We stand up and fight aggressively to give your case a loud clear voice in the courtroom, when your loved one can no longer speak for justice.
A Board Certified Trial Advocate on Your Side · AV Rated* · Super Lawyer Designation
We help you seek full compensation for all damages in your wrongful death claim, including:
- Damages for medical care and treatment prior to death
- Lost financial wages and earnings over a projected working life
- Pain and suffering associated with fatal injuries
- Loss of enjoyment of life, damages related to consortium
- Punitive damages, in the event of willful misconduct or negligence
Determine the Full Extent of Financial Damages
The insurance company responsible for paying financial damages for the death of your loved one knows that you are in a frustrating, confusing and emotional condition following a fatal accident. Many companies take advantage of the circumstances by offering a quick settlement that promises to put the matter behind you. The truth is, most initial settlement offers are well below the actual amount of compensation the insurance company should pay. We have experience working with financial experts and actuaries to determine the amount of financial loss over the lifetime of the victim. That often comes to millions of dollars in actual damages. We investigate and prepare the strongest, clearest case possible for a maximum settlement; always prepared to take your wrongful death claim to court, if the insurance company won't be responsible in settlement negotiations.
Why We Are So Successful
Our founding attorneys have over fifty years of experience handling injury cases in Missouri and throughout the United States. Wally Bley has been practicing for over thirty years and is a past president of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. He is AV* peer rated and is certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mark J. Evans has spent his entire career working on personal injury cases involving truck and car accidents and defective products. He obtained the ninth highest verdict in the state of Missouri for the decade 2000-2009, and was chosen as a Missouri-Kansas Superlawyer in the area of product liability. Combining more than 50 years of personal injury litigation experience, Wally Bley and Mark J. Evans have recovered more than $100 million on behalf of their clients.
You will appreciate the highest level of personalized, responsive client service. Our legal team and staff are friendly, approachable and ready to help. We return all phone calls and e-mails as promptly as possible, and communicate in clear language when answering questions about your fatal car accident case.
Free Consultation · No Fees Unless You Recover Compensation · State and Nationwide
From our offices in Columbia, we represent clients in communities throughout Missouri and the United States. Contact our office today to discuss your personal injury claim with an experienced Columbia, fatal car accident attorney. Wherever you are, you can reach us toll free at 866-920-4115 or by e-mail. We are available for a free consultation during regular business hours and by appointment evenings and weekends. We handle every case on a contingency basis, which means you don't pay any attorney's fees unless we recover compensation for you.
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